All queries should be channelled through the call centre, Joburg Connect, which can be contacted 24 hours, seven days a week, on 0860 56 28 74 or 011 375 5555For each query, you will get a reference number. Make sure you keep this number so that you can follow up your query. Email: joburgconnect@joburg.org.za

Rhodes Park: This modestly sized park is truly great in creative stature. A marvellous mix of stepping stones and railway sleepers leads you through the park - along the lanes, over the waterfalls, through thickets and past beautiful ponds.Read more

Florida Lake: There are masses of waterfowl on the lake and the adjacent bird sanctuary ensures excellent bird watching.Read more

The Wilds: Meandering footpaths and walkways lead you through this beautiful area with its abundance of indigenous shrubs, plants and trees.Read more

Kloofendal Nature Reserve: Kloofendal is a cultural heritage and ecotourism facility. In the Roodepoort suburb of Kloofendal, the 150 hectare reserve was one of the first nature reserves in Joburg and offers urbanites a retreat from city life.Read more

Rietfontein Nature Reserve is about 24km north of the city in the small suburb of Paulshof. This 25 hectare indigenous green space with its quartzite koppie evokes in all visitors a feeling of being in the country.

Melville Koppies: Follow a footpath through nature leading to a hilltop with panoramic views, see a variety of plants, birds, small mammals and snakes, be exposed to historical sites - all while staying in Joburg.Read more

Klipriviersberg Nature Reserve, 11km south of Joburg city centre, is a 680 hectare nature reserve, known as "Stone River Mountain".Read more

Joubert Park is the city’s oldest park, granted by the Volksraad in 1887, and named after the town's first mining commissioner sent to investigate the claims of gold rush fortune seekers.Read more

Unlike Rome, a beautiful community park can be built in a day - and yet last a lifetime. Johannesburg City Parks’ Xtreme Park Makeover project turns dusty, derelict land into a green haven in just 24 hours.Find out more

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National Science Week is an annual initiative by the Department of Science and Technology (DST) together with the South African Agency for Science and Technology Advancement (SAASTA) with the aim to celebrate science and the goal to contribute to the development of a society that is knowledgeable about science, critically engaged and scientifically literate.

The theme for this year is “Deepening Our Democracy though Science” in celebration of the centenary and the legacy of Nelson Mandela.

The aim of National Science Week is:

To popularize science to the broader South African society,

To serve as a vehicle for showcasing local innovations in science and technology, and the leadership role of the DST and other government departments in enabling research, development and innovation,

To make Science Technology Engineering Mathematics and Innovation (STEMI) appealing to learners, such that they consider STEMI as preferable career options, and

To familiarise targeted participants with the science linked to areas in which South Africa has knowledge and/or geographic advantage to contribute in making them informed and critically engaged citizens

Johannesburg City Parks and Zoo will be celebrating National Science Week from the 30th of July to the 4th of August with activities at Dorothy Nyembe Environmental Education Centre, The Johannesburg Zoo and Cosmo City that will engage learners and community members where they will be educated on the importance of wetlands and the negative impact of human activities on wetlands and other activities.

Nelson Mandela International Day 2018 was significant as the former President and global icon would have celebrated his 100th birthday on 18 July.

Johannesburg City Parks and Zoo (JCPZ) has been celebrating 18 July as Nelson Mandela Day annually since the United Nations declared this day as Nelson Mandela International Day in 2010. The aim of this day is to encourage people all over the world to give 67 minutes of their time to make the world a better place in which to live, in honour of Madiba who spent 67 years in politics.

JCPZ used the centenary celebrations to build social cohesion, address food security concerns and support a clean and litter-free environment. While Regional events were hosted all over Joburg, the main event was in Thokoza Park, Soweto, where the former President planted a tree on his 90th birthday in 2008. The tree has been declared a provincial heritage site last year

At the event in Thokoza Park, JCPZ hosted elderly residents in Soweto, who were treated to entertainment and refreshments. The City of Johannesburg’s senior citizens choir and the Ghetto Revolution dance group delighted the audience and brought smiles and tears.

A beautiful new black-and-white mosaic mural was unveiled by the Member of the Mayoral Committee for Community Development, Cllr Nonhlanhla Sifumba. This mural is sure to become a landmark in Soweto and a backdrop for many a selfie! Cllr Sifumba was assisted by The Ward Councillor Ronald Phamodi, Regional Director, Ms Salome Mogotsi and JCPZ Managing Director, Bryne Maduka.

Prior to the event, the JCPZ delegation made a quick stop at the eMathonsini Old Age Home that has 23 senior citizens in their care. The residents were spoiled with gifts, snacks, scarves that were crafted by JCPZ employees, and necessities for the Home.

The smaller Regional events included tree planting, developing and rehabilitation of food gardens, clean-up campaigns, installing and painting of benches and playground equipment at various institutions and painting of selected care facilities.

JCPZ thanks all its sponsors and partners who helped to make a difference in the lives of many people – together we can ensure that the legacy of Nelson Mandela lives on.

Johannesburg City Parks and Zoo will yet again host the much anticipated Joburg premier Mother’s day concert on the 13 May 2018. The Concert – which has been a highlight on Joburg residents’ calendar for many years aims to honour, embrace and appreciate the role played by mothers. The event will see families paying tribute and celebrating their mothers in the safe and tranquil environment of the zoo.

Concert goers can look forward to live music performances by award winning artist – please look out for more information on our social media pages. In addition to enjoying music, visitors can enjoy fun–filled activities to keep them entertained throughout the day, which includes a tour to the majestic and powerful Big 5 animals, animals of the amazon tour, which will see visitors facing their fears with the gigantic anacondas, poison dart frogs, creepy tarantulas, moustache monkeys and a walk through the fresh water aquarium.

What is a concert without food? Worry not; the zoo has got your back covered: Various food vendors will cater for all tastes, from African cuisine to Indian food! You can also bring your picnic basket and non-alcoholic drinks.

Kids will take delight in the designated kiddies’ zone which will have mega jumping castles, face painting, photo opportunities with mom and animal demonstrations.

Concert tickets will be available at Web tickets (www.webtickets.co.za/event) for R100 per adult and R70 for kids and pensioners. Gates open at 8:00 and the concert starts at 11:00. Parking will be available at the Zoo’s main parking at Upper Park Drive with additional parking at Military Museum, Zoo Lake, Zoo CID and Saxonwold Primary School.

Johannesburg City Parks and Zoo, together with the risk assessment team are at Olifantsvlei Cemetery to identify the extent of the damages caused by the persistent, high rains in the last 48 hours in the City of Joburg.

Initial reports indicate that burials in the new section that took place in the past three weeks have been seriously impacted.

The rains have caused graves and headstones to collapse, and has washed away memorials placed on the graves.

Affected families are urged to make contact with cemetery personnel including the Manager of Cemeteries, Mr Reggie Moloi on 011 028 0092, after hours on 082 803 0655 or on email at rmoloi@jhbcityparks.com. Families are also welcome to come to the Cemetery personally.

The recently opened Olifantsvlei Cemetery that extends over 400 hectares and will accommodate for 800 000 burials has conducted just under 9000 burials to date, with an average of 120 burials per week.

MMC for Community Development in the City of Joburg, Councillor Nonhlanhla Sifumba, appealed to families to contact the cemetery and to assist where possible in reinstating graves.

Johannesburg City Parks and Zoo, will make available sand and will refill graves once the rains subside.

Notice is hereby given that the 17th Annual General Meeting of the Shareholder of the Company will be held at The Joburg Theatres, 163 Civic Boulevard(Previously Loveday Street), Braamfontein at 08:00 on Friday, 18th April 2018.